Dr. Arthur S Watanabe

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Arthur S Watanabe, MD, is an Interventional Pain Management specialist in Post Falls, Idaho. He attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Pain Management. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northwest Specialty Hospital, Kootenai Medical Center. Dr. Arthur S Watanabe also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Spinal Diagnostics Pllc. Dr. Arthur S Watanabe accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Arthur S Watanabe at 1593 E Polston Ave to request Dr. Arthur S Watanabe the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1593 E Polston Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854-5326


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Arthur S Watanabe
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5395632681
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Interventional Pain Management (primary specialty)
  • Diagnostic Radiology

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Arthur S Watanabe attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295804748
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 30, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Arthur S Watanabe

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Arthur S Watanabe has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 39 years of experience.
  • Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
  • Pharmacy Service Providers / Pharmacist
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    Pharmacist
    An individual licensed by the appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the practice of pharmacy. The practice of pharmacy includes, but is not limited to, assessment, interpretation, evaluation, and implementation, initiation, monitoring or modification of medication and or medical orders; the compounding or dispensing of medication and or medical orders; participation in drug and device procurement, storage, and selection; drug administration; drug regimen reviews; drug or drug-related research; provision of patient education and the provision of those acts or services necessary to provide medication therapy management services in all areas of patient care.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Open Mri Diagnostics


Practice Locations

1593 E Polston Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854-5326
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 30, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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